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MV10 HVT

2010 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,035 mi
Last recorded120,035 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford S-max83,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV10 HVT
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 120,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 88,253 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 74,806 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 71,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 71,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 67,745 miles

Advanced corrosion to rear subframe and spring mountings.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All

Fail 10 Feb 2022 67,743 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Advanced corrosion to rear subframe and spring mountings.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All

Pass 20 Feb 2021 64,683 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 64,683 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 62,465 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear

Fail 13 Feb 2020 62,465 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 56,494 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 56,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 50,749 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 41,765 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 32,086 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 31,244 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 25,700 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 20,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 14,857 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 14,274 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Ford S-max?

Based on 1,368,227 MOT tests across 101,843 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,124
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
101,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,089
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,704
Stop lamp not working 10,335
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 9,141
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 9,079
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MV10 HVT is a 2010 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2010 Ford S-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 83,408 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford S-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,089 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV10 HVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford S-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 16 years old, this Ford S-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MV10 HVT registered?

MV10 HVT is a 2010 Ford S-max, first registered on 8 March 2010.

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